MDT2 to CST Time Converter

Convert Madagascar Time (MDT2) to Central Standard Time (CST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 8 hours behind.

Antananarivo · Madagascar Time
13:44:12
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00
Chicago · Central Standard Time
05:44:12
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

From: MDT2 (Antananarivo)
To: CST (Chicago)
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Daylight Saving status right now

MDT2 (Madagascar Time)
Observes DST
No
CST (Central Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00

Heads up: CST observes DST while MDT2 does not. The 8-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CST starts or ends DST.

When can MDT2 and CST meet?

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CST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Antananarivo (MDT2). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 16:00–18:00 MDT2 (08:00–10:00 CST).

Hour-by-hour MDT2 to CST conversion table

MDT2 time (Antananarivo)CST time (Chicago)Status
00:00 Wed16:00 TueCST working
01:00 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed01:00 WedMDT2 working
10:00 Wed02:00 WedMDT2 working
11:00 Wed03:00 WedMDT2 working
12:00 Wed04:00 WedMDT2 working
13:00 Wed05:00 WedMDT2 working
14:00 Wed06:00 WedMDT2 working
15:00 Wed07:00 WedMDT2 working
16:00 Wed08:00 WedMDT2 working
17:00 Wed09:00 WedCST working
18:00 Wed10:00 WedCST working
19:00 Wed11:00 WedCST working
20:00 Wed12:00 WedCST working
21:00 Wed13:00 WedCST working
22:00 Wed14:00 WedCST working
23:00 Wed15:00 WedCST working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Madagascar Time (MDT2)
IANA identifier
Indian/Antananarivo
Current UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+3
Major cities in this zone
Antananarivo
Central Standard Time (CST)
IANA identifier
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
CDT
Major cities in this zone
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew Orleans

Sun today in Antananarivo and Chicago

Chicago
Sunrise
05:27
Sunset
20:09
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 42m

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Looking for local time? See time in Antananarivo or time in Chicago.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between MDT2 and CST right now?+
CST (Central Standard Time) is currently 8 hours behind MDT2 (Madagascar Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does MDT2 or CST observe daylight saving time?+
MDT2: does not observe daylight saving time. CST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between MDT2 and CST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 16:00–18:00 MDT2 (08:00–10:00 CST).
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 noon in Antananarivo?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Antananarivo (MDT2), it is 04:00 Wed in Chicago (CST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for MDT2 and CST?+
MDT2 maps to "Indian/Antananarivo" in the IANA database. CST maps to "America/Chicago". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Antananarivo ahead of or behind Chicago?+
Whether Antananarivo (MDT2) is ahead of or behind Chicago (CST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CST is 8 hours behind MDT2. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for MDT2 and CST?+
MDT2 is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3) and CST is UTC-05:00 (CDT). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both MDT2 and CST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between MDT2 and CST is 16:00–18:00 MDT2.